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Artificial intelligence technology is advancing quickly, and it could be a reason to think twice before you post a picture of your child online.
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Artificial intelligence technology is advancing quickly, and it could be a reason to think twice before you post a picture of your child online.
Earlier this year, President Trump signed the Take it Down Act, which created stricter penalties for releasing non-consensual intimate imagery, whether real or AI, but some say criminals are still ahead of the law.
Pennsylvania State Police are conducting a death investigation after a 2-year-old boy was struck and killed by a car in Lehigh County.
PPL Electric Utilities says it needs more funding to improve the grid and customer service as it requests this rate increase.
Fire officials say a car crash sparked a heavy fire in a Lehigh Valley home on Thursday evening.
Allentown police officer Abviud Carvajal, 30, is charged with allegedly pistol-whipping a man after a police chase last month.
Abviud Carvajal, 30, has been charged with aggravated assault and simple assault in the July 23 incident, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan said.
Despite the stormy weather, Musikfest kicked off Thursday night in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Joshua Mickey Martel pleaded guilty to two cases of child rape, human trafficking and statutory sexual assault that happened in Allentown in 2024.
A man has been arrested after an overnight shooting killed a woman in Allentown. It happened on the 700 block of Turner Street. Police found the woman suffering from gunshot wounds and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say 27 year-old suspect, Adam Makowka, was taken into custody in Lansdowne, Delaware County. Makowka is awaiting extradition to Lehigh County to face homicide charges.
An early morning fight between two drivers led to a deadly shooting in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Torrential downpours Monday caused flooding in Upper Saucon Township, and multiple people were rescued.
Heavy rain caused flooding in Mary Klingman's neighborhood in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, Monday. She describes the cleanup process, which included locating a number of missing fish.
A man who was allegedly armed with a rifle was shot and killed by police in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, officials said.
A shooting in Macungie left a person critically injured on Wednesday night, officials say.
A fire on Heritage Drive in Lower Macungie Township damaged multiple homes Thursday night into Friday. We're working to find out if anyone was injured as well as the cause of this fire.
Police now say a 35-year-old Berks County woman was the driver involved in the bridge collapse in Emmaus. A propane truck tried to go over the small bridge when the first pier collapsed into the Little Lehigh Creek. The driver was rescued, but it took crews hours to remove the truck from the bridge. Fortunately, no propane leaked from the truck.
A bridge in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, collapsed while a propane truck was crossing it Tuesday afternoon.
A wooden bridge in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, collapsed while a propane tanker truck was crossing it Tuesday afternoon.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
The northbound lanes of the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are closed in Lehigh County after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
.Chopper 3 was over Emmaus, Lehigh County, after a crash on the Northeast Extension on Tuesday.
A Kentucky man and two Pennsylvania men have been charged with the sex trafficking of a 13-year-old girl in Bucks County.
Police said Allentown City Hall worker LaTarsha Brown is being charged with planting a noose at her desk in January 2025.
Allentown police are investigating after an item resembling a noose was found on a City Hall employee's desk on Jan. 10.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Phillies have three finalists for a starting job on the National League team: Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott.
Residents in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood are coming together to mark one year since a gas explosion killed one woman and injured two other people.
Tony Maglione, who is blind, says American Airlines had effectively "forgotten" him after his flight was canceled in Philadelphia.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Multiple first responders are at the scene of a house explosion on Highview Road in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Phillies have three finalists for a starting job on the National League team: Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott.
Residents in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood are coming together to mark one year since a gas explosion killed one woman and injured two other people.
A dangerous heat wave arrives in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Residents in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood are coming together to mark one year since a gas explosion killed one woman and injured two other people.
Tony Maglione, who is blind, says American Airlines had effectively "forgotten" him after his flight was canceled in Philadelphia.
Multiple first responders are at the scene of a house explosion on Highview Road in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Greater Goods, a free grocery store in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, is partnering with ACME as part of its "Nourish the American Dream" campaign to raise $25,000.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Phillies have three finalists for a starting job on the National League team: Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A blind man traveling through Philadelphia International Airport says he was effectively "forgotten" by airline staff after his flight was canceled.
June 29, 2026 marks one year since a gas explosion destroyed and damaged multiple rowhomes in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner spoke with neighbors in the area about the tragedy continues to impact their lives even 365 days later.
As dangerous heat is set to impact a busy week in Philadelphia, numerous events celebrating the Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday are getting underway.
Chopper 3 was over the home on Highview Road in Sellersville where debris was scattered everywhere.
After a warm and sunny Monday, our next heat wave begins Tuesday with temps in the low 90s. After that, the heat and humidity ramps up for three to four days, and the NEXT Weather team says it could feel like 110 degrees at times.